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Author's note: I really appreciate all the advice everyone gave me on which Android smartphone to choose and welcome more opinions on the same. One of the more common replies I got was "Just choose one and go for it. The more you check things out, the more confused you will get." They are right, of course. And if you think choosing a mobile is taking me long, let me assure you... choosing my first car took the better part of eight months and even caused a company to cancel production of a car!

Chapter 1: The Criteria

The DDLJ garden pose!

When the need to get a car for everyday purposes finally overcame my willingness to compromise, there were a few things that were a priority to me when I started making my list.

1. A petrol engine: Irrespective of the sky-high rates petrol is going, the fact is that I would never be doing 40kms a day (or it's monthly equivalent) on a regular basis.

2. Mileage: It does matter.

3. Hatchback.

4. Ease of driving: More on this later.

5. Looks: I know it is subjective for all but then, have you see the new StingRay? Who designs such boxy models anymore?!

6. Not a Maruti: In 2011, if you had asked me, I would have blindly said 'Maruti only', citing the 'gazillion service centers-cheap parts-Indian' trinity. Somewhere down the line, my priorities changed. Exclusivity became a major factor.

Help a guy out, will ya?
I'm usually wonderfully quick at making wrong choices in my life but luckily that doesn't extend to purchases. So I'm on the lookout for a new Android mobile (sorry, iPhone fans... I just don't like certain limitations of IOS) and I want your inputs on what to get.

HTC ONE

First of all, my prime needs: (In decreasing order)

Screen between 4-5 inches. Not an inch more, not an inch less.

A good body. - Pretty much rules out the plastic-y feel of Samsung.

Decent battery life - I'm not much of a gamer but I am into social media as many of you will attest. Also I can manage to be around a phone charger at my workplace so it's not a major dealbreaker.

Ever had one of those days where your own dog is so embarrassed to be seen with you that he hides his face to avoid having to talk to you?

Sigh... Dogs have selfless love, they said. Selfless love, my hiney!

Anyway, I don't have any prizes to offer but I would love to hear your comments/captions for the above picture of this rapidly growing 4 month old pup who is now chasing my two year old doberman around the house.